103 Living Waters Lane
Maggie Valley, NC 28751
Days of Prayer
A day spent in meditation focused around a theme. The day
will consist of a morning session, time for prayer, lunch, discussion and quiet
meditation time. The day begins at 9:30 AM and ends at 3:00 PM
Facilitated by Sr. Fran Grady,
Tuesday December 7 (2010)
Tuesday February 22
Tuesday May 17
$20
includes Lunch
Fri., March 25 – Sun., March
27 “Rachel’s Vineyard” Retreat for Healing
After Abortion.
This retreat provides an opportunity
for any person who has struggled with the emotional or spiritual pain of
abortion to experience God’s mercy and compassion.
For further information and registration,
please call Shelley at 828-230-4940
Celebrate
these holiest of days by walking with Jesus as He moves in silence and darkness
from the “Hosanna” of Palm Sunday through the solemnities of the
triduum and the “Alleluia” of Easter morning. Join the Augustinian
Friars and the parish community of Saint Margaret for all liturgies. Come
Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday for a time of quiet and prayer, or join us in time
to celebrate the sacred triduum.
$55 per night
Fri.,
June 10 – Sun., June 12 Listening for the Heartbeat of God
An
Patrick
Cleary-Burns
Celtic
Spirituality is both ancient and fresh. It celebrates God’s presence in
all things, places and times. It is deeply Trinitarian and looks for God in our
human experiences, in poetry, music, and art. We will use Celtic Spirituality
to find God’s presence all around us and in each other. If you play a
musical instrument, bring it.
Patrick Cleary-Burns is an enthusiastic practitioner of Celtic prayer.
He is a spiritual director and retreat leader from
Mon., June 20 – Sun., June
26 Connecting With All of Nature in Prayer and Praise to Our Creator
(Nature Retreat)
Sr. Fran Grady,
An opportunity to retreat in the
Sr. Fran Grady, of the
Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, a visual artist, is a retreat and spiritual
director on the staff of Living Waters.
$400
Mon., July 18 – Sun., July
Sr. Fran Grady,
Praise
and honor God by communicating with the sacred message of creation as
experienced in the
Sr. Fran Grady, of the
Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, a visual artist, is a retreat and spiritual
director on the staff of Living Waters. Freeman Owle
of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation is a professional storyteller and
instructor on Cherokee spirituality and culture.
$400
Mon., July 25
– Sun., July 31
Living in the Present Moment:
The Eternal Now.
Sr.
Carol Marozzi, SSJ
This
retreat will focus on living in the present moment, finding that God is present
in the here and now. It will help to identify the obstacles that hinder the
discovery of the richness of God's presence in our present time.
Sr. Carol Marozzi, a Sister of St. Joseph of
Chestnut Hill, has Masters Degrees in Theology and Spirituality. She is
experienced in retreat work and spiritual direction.
$400
Mon., August 1 – Fri., August 5 Paint Your Prayer Retreat.
Sr. Fran Grady,
Using the Techniques of watercolor painting, this retreat
will provide opportunities to pray and rejoice in the Divine Gift of our
creative and artistic energy. Giving expression to creativity facilitates union
with our Creator.
Sr. Fran Grady, of the
Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, a visual artist, is a retreat and spiritual
director on the staff of Living Waters.
$300
Mon., August 8 – Sun., August 14 "All Beauty
is Revelation of God.”
Fr. John Quigley, OFM
We come to appreciate God in so many
ways. One of the most direct ways of establishing contact with God is through an
appreciation of what is beautiful around us and within us. This preached
retreat will draw on the natural beauty of
Fr. John Quigley is a
Franciscan friar who has preached at Living Waters for 30 years. He has worked
extensively in social justice ministry in
Mon., August 22 – Fri., August 26 Prayer and Praise:
Utilizing Creative Expressions.
Sr. Fran Grady,
A retreat that will focus on
expressions of spiritual and creative gifts to transform and energize prayer
and contemplation. Included in these expressions will be praying with
mandalas, art journaling, nature, music, and pen prayer in order to bring
spiritual energy and enthusiasm to our personal journeys. Silence will be
emphasized.
Sr. Fran Grady, of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, a visual
artist, is a retreat and spiritual director on the staff of Living Waters.
$300
Fri., September 9 –Sun., September 11 Women’s Matt Talbot Retreat
Sister Anne Winkelmann
from
Women’s
Matt Talbot Retreat offers
an opportunity to join others and reflect about the role of faith and
spirituality in the process of recovery. This will be a guided retreat,
lead by an experienced Retreat Leader. Presentations, discussions,
prayer, meditation, and individual direction help to strengthen and encourage
women in recovery. This Retreat is offered for those who wish to improve
their conscious contact and understanding of their Higher Power.
For more information
contact:
Kathy S @
704-525-2766 Robynn M @
704-554-0072 Yvonee
O @ 704-301-9612
Sun., September 11 – Sat.,
September 17 Six Days of
Creation
Workshops
Ksenia Pokrovsky
This workshop will provide training in icon painting that is immediate
and practical. Students receive intensive instruction in the language of iconography
from the perspective of the iconographic canon and traditional Orthodox Church
teaching on the practices of prayer and silence. For
information, visit http://www.hexaemeron.org/
Fri.,
September 30 – Sun., October 2 Embracing a Prayer Journal
Sr.
Fran Grady,
A
retreat using various journaling tools to awaken our sacred connections by
deepening and valuing the faith-filled themes, images, and events in the
immediacy of our lives that fall from the beauty and grace of our Creator.
Silence will be emphasized.
Sr. Fran Grady, of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, a visual
artist, is a retreat and spiritual director on the staff of Living Waters
$130
Mon., Oct. 10 – Sun., Oct.
Sr. Fran Grady,
Celebrate
the majestic color of the mountains as we prayerfully and reflectively
experience God’s creative power and wisdom. Spend quiet time hiking,
walking, sitting by a mountain stream, and sharing God’s presence.
Sr. Fran Grady, of the Sisters of Charity of
Leavenworth, a visual artist, is a retreat and spiritual director on the staff
of Living Waters.
Freeman Owle of the
Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation, is a professional
storyteller and instructor on Cherokee spirituality and culture.
$400
Fri., October 21 – Sun., October
23 “Rachel’s
Vineyard” Retreat for Healing
After
Abortion.
This retreat provides an opportunity
for any person who has struggled with the emotional or spiritual pain of
abortion to experience God’s mercy and compassion.
For further information and
registration, please call Shelley at 828-230-4940
Hosted Retreats and Conferences:
March 6 – 11:
Mt. St. Joseph College
Spring-Break Experience
March 22 – 24:
April 1 – 3:
Episcopal
Deacons.
April 6 – 8:
Charismatic
Episcopal Priests.
April 8 – 10:
St.
Matthew Parish RCIA.
April 29 –
May1:
Cloistered
Heart Myrrhbearers
May 6 – 8:
Matt
Talbot Retreat.
May 12 to15:
Sisters
For Christian Community.
May 20 –22:
Discalced
Carmelite Seculars.
June 2 – 5:
.
August 31 –
September 2:
September 2 to 4:
FOCIS.
September 30 –
October 2:
Men of Veritas.
October 2 – 7:
Priests
of the Diocese of
October 7 – 9:
Diocesan
Retreat for Gays & Lesbians.
October 17 –20:
Priests
of the Diocese of
November 4 – 6:
Matt
Talbot Retreat
Living Waters is a
ministry of the Diocese of Charlotte. We invite you to participate in our
ministry. The fees that are required for retreats and conferences cover only a
portion of our costs. We depend on our generous benefactors to maintain and
improve our beautiful center. If you feel that God has blessed you with the
necessary means to contribute to our ministry, please consider a donation of
monies, stocks, or a remembrance in your will.
General Information
Arrival-Departure -- Weekend
retreats begin at
Transportation -- If
traveling by car, follow U.S. 19 into
Swimming Pool -- Open May 30
through Mid-September
Pets -- For the health and comfort of our
guests, pets are not permitted
Art Studio – Is available for anyone
who wishes to include creative experiences with retreat or sabbatical time at
Living Waters.
Private Retreats: $60.00 per night per person for one
night
$55.00 per night per person for two or more
nights
$40.00 per night per
person with no meals
Directed Retreats: $15.00 per session - meeting with Sr.
Fran Grady,
once
a day plus the nightly rate ($60, $55, or $40.)
Sabbaticals: $1,200.00 per month
Weekend Retreats: $130.00
Four-Day Retreats: $300.00
Six-Day Retreats: $400.00
Sabbatical Renewal...
Treat
yourself to a spiritual renewal in the
When?
At your convenience! How long? One month to a year. Persons on sabbatical are
invited to make any of the retreats/workshops/programs that are being given
while they are here. Write, call, or e-mail for more information.
Note:
It is recommended that persons on sabbatical bring a car.
Living Waters offers a magnificent setting for:
Specialized Retreats:
Youth groups...
Parish leaders…
Ecumenical…
Spring break experiences for
college students...
Personal “getaway” time
in a prayerful and reflective atmosphere...
Private
retreats
Directed
retreats are available with Sr. Fran Grady,
Did you know...
Living Waters has a website at www.catholicretreat.org
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photos courtesy of Sr. Fran Grady,
STAFF: TBA
Director of Living Waters
Sr. Frances Marie Grady,
Ongoing Spiritual Direction
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website - www.catholicretreat.org
103 Living Waters Lane
Fax: (828) 926-1997
Maggie Valley, NC 28751 E-Mail lwcrc@bellsouth.net